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New Mexico Medical License Renewal, 2026

Triennial (3 years) renewal through the New Mexico Medical Board. Licenses expire July 1 of every third year; online renewal must be completed by June 30. Verified from the board's own pages, August 2026.

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Quick Facts: New Mexico Medical License Renewal
Medical Board New Mexico Medical Board
Renewal Cycle Triennial (3 years)
CME Hours Required 75 hours
Renewal Fee $600 total (active physician triennial renewal: $450 renewal fee plus $150 impaired physicians program fee, 16.10.9.8(B) NMAC). Statutory caps: renewal not to exceed $500 plus impaired physician fee not to exceed $150 per 3-year period (NMSA 61-6-19). Telemedicine license triennial renewal is $400.
Processing Time License issued and mailed within 5 working days after renewal; longer if any professional practice question is answered Yes (board licensing FAQ). An unofficial license copy can be printed from the portal.
Renewal Due July 1, every 3rd year
Late fee MD: $100 if renewing after June 30 but by August 15; $200 if renewing August 16 through October 1

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i Deadlines, fees, and what happens if you are late

When it is due
On or before July 1 of every third year (NMSA 1978 Section 61-6-26). Licenses expire July 1; online renewal must be completed by June 30. Renewal opens about 3 months before expiration. Initial licenses are issued for no more than 13 months and no less than 1 month, expiring the following July 1, which places the new licensee into the triennial cycle.
Fee
$600 total (active physician triennial renewal: $450 renewal fee plus $150 impaired physicians program fee, 16.10.9.8(B) NMAC). Statutory caps: renewal not to exceed $500 plus impaired physician fee not to exceed $150 per 3-year period (NMSA 61-6-19). Telemedicine license triennial renewal is $400.
Late fee
MD: $100 if renewing after June 30 but by August 15; $200 if renewing August 16 through October 1 (16.10.9.8(F),(G) NMAC; windows mirror NMSA 61-6-26(D),(E)). DO under the still-current osteopathic rule: $200 for renewal July 2 through September 29, $400 after September 29 (16.17.2.8(C) NMAC).
If you miss the deadline
Not a fee grace period, but a practice grace: a license not renewed by July 1 remains temporarily active for practice until September 30 of the renewal year while late fees accrue. On October 1 the board may suspend for non-renewal and change status to lapsed; NM hospitals and health insurance plans are notified, though lapse for non-renewal is a non-reportable administrative action (16.10.7.9, 16.10.7.14 NMAC). Reinstatement within 2 years of the renewal date: written request, renewal application, renewal fee plus reinstatement fee ($400 lapsed/suspended, $200 from inactive), proof of required CME (16.10.7.16, 16.10.9.8(H),(I) NMAC). After 2 years: reinstatement application, 75 hrs CME for the past 3 licensing years, fees, possible current-competency exam (16.10.3.11 NMAC) and board interview (16.10.7.17). Board FAQ adds a $200 penalty for lapsed-for-non-renewal versus having chosen another status by June 30. DO reinstatement fee is $500 (16.17.2.8(C)(4) NMAC).
Processing time
License issued and mailed within 5 working days after renewal; longer if any professional practice question is answered Yes (board licensing FAQ). An unofficial license copy can be printed from the portal.
MD vs DO
This state runs separate MD and DO requirements. MD: 75 hours per 3-year cycle: at least 75 hours in Category 1, 5 hours of pain management. DO: 75 hours per 3-year cycle: at least 30 hours in Category 1, 6 hours of pain management.

1 Step-by-Step: Renewing Your New Mexico Medical License

Follow these steps to renew your medical license with the New Mexico Medical Board:

  1. Complete your CME for the cycle (75 hours) (see details below)
  2. Log in to the New Mexico Medical Board renewal portal
  3. Complete the renewal application and answer the attestation questions
  4. Pay the renewal fee ($600 total (active physician triennial renewal: $450 renewal fee plus $150 impaired physicians program fee, 16)
  5. Submit and save your confirmation

2 New Mexico CME Requirements

MD: 75 hours per 3-year cycle.

DO: 75 hours per 3-year cycle.

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3 Common Pitfalls to Avoid

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4 Frequently Asked Questions

When exactly is my New Mexico renewal due? ▾
On or before July 1 of every third year (NMSA 61-6-26). The board says to complete online renewal no later than June 30; the portal opens about 3 months before expiration. Your specific due year depends on when you were first licensed, since initial licenses are dated to expire the following July 1.
How much does renewal cost? ▾
$600 for an active physician license: $450 triennial renewal plus a $150 impaired physicians program fee (16.10.9.8(B) NMAC). Telemedicine licenses renew triennially for $400. Placing a license on inactive status costs a one-time $25 processing fee.
What if I miss July 1? ▾
You can still practice: the license remains temporarily active until September 30. Renewing by August 15 adds a $100 late fee; August 16 through October 1 adds $200. If you have not renewed by October 1, the board may suspend the license for non-renewal and mark it lapsed, and NM hospitals and health plans are notified (16.10.7.9, 16.10.7.14, 16.10.9.8 NMAC).
How do I get a lapsed license back? ▾
Within 2 years of the renewal date: written reinstatement request, renewal application, proof of required CME, and the renewal fee plus a $400 reinstatement fee ($200 if you were on inactive status). After 2 years: reinstatement application, 75 hours of CME for the past 3 licensing years, fees, and possibly a current-competency exam and board interview (16.10.7.16 to 16.10.7.18 NMAC).
I am a DO. Do I renew with a separate osteopathic board? ▾
No. The Board of Osteopathic Medicine was merged into the New Mexico Medical Board (all statutory references transferred June 18, 2021; the old board was repealed effective July 1, 2022), and DOs renew through the same NMMB portal. The osteopathic rule chapter (16.17 NMAC) is still on the books with a $600 triennial renewal, slightly different late fees ($200 July 2 to September 29, $400 after), and DO-specific CME (75 hrs with a 30-hour AOA Category 1-A/1-B minimum).
Do I need fingerprints or a background check to renew? ▾
Yes, once. All renewal applications are subject to a one-time nationwide and statewide fingerprint-based criminal history screening (16.10.7.9(A) NMAC). The renewal can be processed and even granted while the statewide screening is pending, but the board FAQ says a completed background check is needed to issue or renew any license.
How fast do I get my renewed license? ▾
Issued and mailed within 5 working days after you renew, per the board FAQ; longer if you answered Yes to any professional practice question. You can also print an unofficial copy from your portal account.

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✓ Where this comes from

From the board's own pages, August 2026. These are the primary sources we read:

Boards change fees and rules; always confirm on the board page before you pay. Report anything out of date to [email protected].

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